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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island from $163

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HTI
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Hamilton Island are usually found in May or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$163

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$475
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/3-16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Hamilton Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Hamilton Island
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High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Sat 15/309:00MEL - HTI
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/310:30HTI - MEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$344
Thu 24/707:30MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 28/714:50HTI - MEL
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/1$363
Tue 3/608:55MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 10/612:30HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$378
Wed 5/307:00MEL - HTI
2 stops8h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 12/311:50HTI - MEL
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$830
Fri 28/318:55MEL - HTI
2 stops17h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 2/411:45HTI - MEL
2 stops19h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,628

Find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

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MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

09:00-14:10

1 stop6h 10m

Hamilton Island

Sun 16/3

10:30-14:25

Nonstop2h 55m

$344

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

08:55-11:50

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Tue 10/6

12:30-15:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$378

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

07:30-10:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Hamilton Island

Mon 14/4

14:50-22:05

1 stop7h 15m

$396

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

07:00-14:25

2 stops8h 25m

Hamilton Island

Wed 12/3

11:50-20:05

1 stop7h 15m

$830

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

18:55-11:00

2 stops17h 05m

Hamilton Island

Wed 2/4

11:45-08:05

2 stops19h 20m

$1,628

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

08:55-10:50

Nonstop2h 55m

$163

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

07:45-14:10

1 stop7h 25m

$229

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

21:20-13:20

2 stops17h 00m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island (average of $201). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to HTI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hamilton Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hamilton Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hamilton Island. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
435 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
468 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne, you will be flying to Hamilton Island, which is the city’s only airport. Hamilton Island (HTI) is located 1.0 km from the centre of Hamilton Island. There are 2 flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $378 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $392 and $830 round-trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?

    Before booking your flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (94%), Etihad Airways (94%), Virgin Australia( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $144. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Hamilton Island) can be booked for $268 on average our data indicates $304 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?

    Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island flights that have stopovers will stop in Sydney.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 8.1 km, and 9.6 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $65 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island flights?

    Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hamilton Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island (average of $201). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetstarCheapest$176Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$305Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$388Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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